“Service Matters Between Employer and Employee Cannot Be Opened Without Overriding Public Interest”, Rajasthan High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking disclosure of salary details of a
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“The Contempt Is Made Out Against Chief Secretaries and the Director Generals of Police” — Punjab and Haryana High Court passed a sharp and reportable order calling
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“Such a statement does not amount to a voluntary and unambiguous confession in the eye of law”, In a significant pronouncement on the evidentiary value
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“If Every Allegation Of Fact Is Not Denied Specifically… It Shall Be Taken To Be An Admission”, In a significant pronouncement on the law of pleadings,
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“Belated APAR in One Lot Is No Communication in Law”, Gujarat High Court delivered a significant reportable judgment holding that inordinate delay in communicating APARs
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"Failure to attest vakalatnama properly can open doors to impersonation and fraudulent litigation" – In a strongly worded judicial reminder on procedural discipline and professional accountability, the Andhra Pradesh
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“A Constitutional Court Cannot Be Restrained from Enforcing Article 21” — In a significant reaffirmation of constitutional supremacy over statutory restrictions, the Punjab and Haryana
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“Lawyers Must Follow Client’s Instructions, Not Substitute Their Judgment” – In a significant ruling on the contours of contempt jurisdiction and the scope of an
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“Sections 4 and 5 Senior Citizens Act Cannot Be Used to Recover Property” – In a significant reportable judgment Calcutta High Court, through Justice Krishna
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“Where No Date Is Fixed, Limitation Commences from the Date of the Decree” – In a recent order Supreme Court of India comprising Justice Manoj
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In a significant ruling reinforcing the sanctity of proof even in ex parte proceedings, the Madras High Court holding that a preliminary ex parte decree passed
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“Interest Act Cannot Override an Express Waiver Between Parties…No Claims or Interest for Belated Settlement”, In a significant reportable judgment Supreme Court of India comprising
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“Article 32 Is the Heart and Soul of the Constitution” — In a powerful reaffirmation of constitutional protections against misuse of criminal law, the Supreme
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“A Selective Emphasis On An Isolated Answer In Cross-Examination Cannot Dislodge A Reasoned Conclusion” – Delhi High Court delivered a significant ruling reiterating the narrow scope
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In a significant ruling balancing equity and statutory discipline in service law, the Bombay High Court has held that recovery of alleged excess salary from a
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In a significant pronouncement on the contours of consent under Section 90 IPC and the threshold for framing of charge under Section 376 IPC, the Delhi
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In a powerful reaffirmation of statutory discipline under the Trade Marks Act, 1999, the Delhi High Court has held that the Registrar cannot remove a registered
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“Independent Director Occupies a Distinct Statutory Position — Cannot Be Equated with Managing or Executive Director”, In a significant ruling on public procurement jurisprudence, the Gujarat
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“Under-Insurance Was Lessor’s Own Risk — Arbitrator Could Not Shift Contractual Burden To Lessee”, In a strongly worded and contract-centric ruling Punjab and Haryana High Court
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“Exercise of Option Under Para 26(6) Is a Necessary Precursor, Not a Bar”, Andhra Pradesh High Court delivered a significant ruling concerning the claim for higher
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“Where No Date Is Fixed, Limitation Commences from the Date of the Decree” – In a recent order Supreme Court of India comprising Justice Manoj
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“Interest Act Cannot Override an Express Waiver Between Parties…No Claims or Interest for Belated Settlement”, In a significant reportable judgment Supreme Court of India comprising
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“Article 32 Is the Heart and Soul of the Constitution” — In a powerful reaffirmation of constitutional protections against misuse of criminal law, the Supreme
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“The Adjudicating Authority Has Merely to See… That a Default Has Occurred”, Supreme Court of India delivered a significant ruling dismiss the promoter’s challenge to the
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“Appellants Cannot Be Said To Be At Fault… They Should Not Be Deprived Of The Benefits Of The Degree Obtained By Them”, In a significant ruling
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“Assumption That Case Was Triable by Magistrate Is Premature”, In a crucial clarification on criminal procedure and sentencing powers, the Supreme Court held that the Allahabad
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“Parity Cannot Be Applied Mechanically”, In a significant ruling reinforcing the limits of the parity principle in bail jurisprudence, the Supreme Court on 17 February 2026
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“Governing Body Members Act in Fiduciary Capacity — Fairness and Transparency Are Non-Negotiable”, In a sharp indictment of arbitrariness within welfare institutions run by government
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“Ineligibility Cannot Be Regularised by Subsequent Decision of Governing Body”, In a significant pronouncement on the limits of estoppel and post-facto regularisation in administrative decisions,
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“Justice Is Served by Truth, Not Public Sentiment”, On 17 February 2026, the Supreme Court of India delivered a significant ruling on the scope of abetment of
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“Expert Opinion Cannot Override Scientific Forensics” — On 17 February 2026, the Supreme Court of India delivered a significant ruling on the interplay between circumstantial evidence and
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“Custody Is Sine Qua Non”, In a significant ruling on the scope and applicability of Section 27 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, the Supreme
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“Section 106 Cannot Fill the Gaps”, In a significant pronouncement on the scope of Section 106 of the Indian Evidence Act and the burden of
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“Mere Lapse of Time Cannot Be a Clinching Factor”, In a powerful reaffirmation of sentencing principles, the Supreme Court of India on 17 February 2026
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“A Permission Must Be Lawful When It Is Granted — It Cannot Be Rendered Lawful By A Later Event”, In a powerful reaffirmation of statutory
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“50% Pods Fully Developed — Loss Not Entirely Attributable To Seed Quality”, In a significant ruling concerning agricultural seed liability and consumer protection, the
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“Prima facie, whatever exercise has been undertaken so far has not yielded any positive or good result” – In a significant order reinforcing the constitutional
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“Mere Filing of Charge-Sheet Cannot Compel the Accused to Surrender” – Supreme Court of India delivered a significant ruling clarifying that anticipatory bail granted under
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“BCCI Judgment Does Not Warrant District Associations To Model Their Bye-Laws On Exact Lines Of The BCCI Constitution”, On 13 February 2026, the Supreme Court of
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“So Long As The Initial Voluntary Composition Remains Unaffected, Article 19(1)(c) Is Not Violated”, In a constitutionally significant pronouncement delivered on 13 February 2026, the Supreme
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“Service Matters Between Employer and Employee Cannot Be Opened Without Overriding Public Interest”, Rajasthan High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking disclosure of salary details of a
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“The Contempt Is Made Out Against Chief Secretaries and the Director Generals of Police” — Punjab and Haryana High Court passed a sharp and reportable order calling
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“Such a statement does not amount to a voluntary and unambiguous confession in the eye of law”, In a significant pronouncement on the evidentiary value
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“If Every Allegation Of Fact Is Not Denied Specifically… It Shall Be Taken To Be An Admission”, In a significant pronouncement on the law of pleadings,
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“Belated APAR in One Lot Is No Communication in Law”, Gujarat High Court delivered a significant reportable judgment holding that inordinate delay in communicating APARs
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"Failure to attest vakalatnama properly can open doors to impersonation and fraudulent litigation" – In a strongly worded judicial reminder on procedural discipline and professional accountability, the Andhra Pradesh
read more
“A Constitutional Court Cannot Be Restrained from Enforcing Article 21” — In a significant reaffirmation of constitutional supremacy over statutory restrictions, the Punjab and Haryana
read more
“Lawyers Must Follow Client’s Instructions, Not Substitute Their Judgment” – In a significant ruling on the contours of contempt jurisdiction and the scope of an
read more
“Sections 4 and 5 Senior Citizens Act Cannot Be Used to Recover Property” – In a significant reportable judgment Calcutta High Court, through Justice Krishna
read more
In a significant ruling reinforcing the sanctity of proof even in ex parte proceedings, the Madras High Court holding that a preliminary ex parte decree passed
read more
“A Selective Emphasis On An Isolated Answer In Cross-Examination Cannot Dislodge A Reasoned Conclusion” – Delhi High Court delivered a significant ruling reiterating the narrow scope
read more
In a significant ruling balancing equity and statutory discipline in service law, the Bombay High Court has held that recovery of alleged excess salary from a
read more
In a significant pronouncement on the contours of consent under Section 90 IPC and the threshold for framing of charge under Section 376 IPC, the Delhi
read more
In a powerful reaffirmation of statutory discipline under the Trade Marks Act, 1999, the Delhi High Court has held that the Registrar cannot remove a registered
read more
“Independent Director Occupies a Distinct Statutory Position — Cannot Be Equated with Managing or Executive Director”, In a significant ruling on public procurement jurisprudence, the Gujarat
read more
“Under-Insurance Was Lessor’s Own Risk — Arbitrator Could Not Shift Contractual Burden To Lessee”, In a strongly worded and contract-centric ruling Punjab and Haryana High Court
read more
“Exercise of Option Under Para 26(6) Is a Necessary Precursor, Not a Bar”, Andhra Pradesh High Court delivered a significant ruling concerning the claim for higher
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“Burden Lies on Plaintiffs to Prove Structure Was Erected With Requisite Permissions”, In a decisive ruling reaffirming the rigour of Section 351 proceedings, the Bombay High
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“Option Once Exercised, the Entire Scheme Must Be Accepted — No Room for Picking and Choosing”, Division Bench of the Bombay High Court, comprising Justice R.I.
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“Equitable Mortgage of 2009 Cannot Be Defeated by 2012 Amendment”, In a significant ruling clarifying the legal position on equitable mortgages in Tamil Nadu, the
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Possession is the law’s most practical concept. Before a court reaches the higher question—“who is the owner?”—it often asks the simpler, urgent question—“who is in possession, and
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Appreciating evidence in civil litigation requires adherence to strict principles under the Indian Evidence Act, the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC), and binding judicial precedents. Courts
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In the world of law, the doctrine of Res Judicata serves as a cornerstone for upholding judicial efficiency and finality. Res judicata, meaning "a matter already judged,"
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"Copyright law, a delicate balance of protecting creativity while fostering innovation." – Indian Judiciary- Introduction: Safeguarding Creativity Through the Copyright Act
In a world
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In the Indian legal system, judgments play a crucial role in shaping jurisprudence and guiding future cases. These judgments can be classified into two primary categories: reportable and non-reportable.
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The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) has officially replaced the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 (CrPC), marking a significant transformation in India’s procedural criminal law. Among the
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